SHRIMP SCAMPI FROM 'EVERY DAY EASY AIR FRYER'

Shrimp Scampi from 'Every Day Easy Air Fryer' image

Provided by Food.com

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons salted butter or 4 tablespoons ghee
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 25 count)
2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for sprinkling or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives

Steps:

1. Place a 7-inch round baking pan in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 325°F for 8 minutes (this will preheat the pan so the butter will melt faster).
2. Carefully remove the pan from the fryer and add the butter, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Place the pan back in the fryer.
3. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring once, until the butter has melted. (Do not skip this step; this is what infuses the butter with garlic flavor, which is what makes it all taste so good.).
4. Carefully remove the pan from the fryer and add the shrimp, broth, basil, and chives. Stir gently until the ingredients are well combined.
5. Return the pan to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring once.
6. Thoroughly stir the shrimp mixture and let it rest for 1 minute on a wire rack. (This is so the shrimp cooks in the residual heat rather than getting overcooked and rubbery.).
7. Stir once more, sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 766.4, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 16